Delegation

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /dÉ›lɪˈgeɪʃən/Rhymes: -eɪʃən

Origin

Latin delegatio: confer French délégation.

Full definition of delegation

Noun

1. An act of delegating.
2. A group of delegates used to discuss issues with an opponent.
3. (computing): A method dispatching technique describing the lookup and inheritance rules for self-referential calls.
4. (legal): A contract whereby the original debtor substitutes a new debtor in his stead, with the creditor’s permission.